Post Office Assistant - Term

Canada Post / Postes Canada; Area E (Lasqueti Island); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking a Post Office Assistant for on-call employment in Lasqueti, British Columbia. The role involves selling postal products, sorting mail, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma, retail experience, and be physically capable of handling packages. The position offers $20.14 per hour and requires flexibility for temporary work.

Qualifications

• Experience in business administration or similar field.
• Training in a retail/service role is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and services to customers.
• Sort and distribute mail to appropriate classifications.
• Provide information and forms to customers.
• Resolve delivery and service difficulties.

Skills

Customer service

Sales transactions

Public interaction

Problem resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition Id: 193602
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Lasqueti
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.14 per hour
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2025/10/15

If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer-focused approach when providing counter services to customers.
Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants outside the community in which the Post Office is located may be considered as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sell postal products and service to the business community and public
• Sort, distribute and process mail into appropriate classifications
• Provide customers with information and forms
• Address delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems thoroughly and quickly

Qualifications

• High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
• Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions
• Understanding of general or post office accounting systems
• Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work

Other Information

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